You Do Sweat

Derek took one look at me when I walked in the door after my 15 mile run this morning and goes ” so, you do sweat.”

Ummm…. yeah – I do sweat and this morning I sweated hard.

Those 15 miles were hot and sunny. I finished with a soaked pair of running shorts, a soaked sports bra, and even a soaked camelbak. Trust me, be glad you weren’t there to smell me. 😉

Before the run I had a piece of toast with Dark Chocolate Dreams Peanut Butter (Yum!) and fresh strawberries.

I ran the same out and back trail from my apartment as I did last week The only difference was I added another mile before turning around. I had the same problems as before with the hills and maintaining my pace and I also had the same joy when I hit that turn around point.

Just after the turn around point I had a serving of dried apricots for some mid-run fuel. I was out of shot bloks, so the apricots were a great alternative. 🙂

Around mile 10 my ipod died and mile 14.5 my garmin died. Booooo…..

I know you’re probably tired of me complaining about the heat and the sun in each of my runs, but it really is the major challenge I face each time I head out. I’m not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for a race in the middle of October when I knew most of my training would need to take place during the hottest months Florida has to offer. I guess the thrill of the race overshadowed the pain of the training? Oh well, at least I know training in these conditions will make me a stronger runner in the end.

Plus, I feel a major sense of accomplishment each time I finished. (Even if I do look like I just went for a swim in a lake or something 😉 )

Derek was amazing as always and had homemade waffles waiting for me when I returned home.

While I was in the shower, he was microwaving some strawberries and blueberries with preserves (our favorite waffle topping) and mixing some yogurt with PB2. Once I god out of the shower I layered the waffle with the yogurt and berries then topped it all with granola. 🙂

These had to be some of the best waffles I’ve ever had. I think the fact that Derek made them made them taste even better. 🙂

Props on the run! I think a lot of us who are training for October marathons are really tired of this battle against the heat at this point in the summer. I know I am. The Northeast has been hit with several heatwaves recently (including one going on right now), and it’s made my training so tough sometimes. I like hearing your complaining because it reminds me that I have some company in my misery! 🙂

meghann, is menstrual period deficiency a symptom of yin deficiency?? i mean, i remember a while ago you mentioned you weren’t getting regular periods, but do you think this is why they’ve diagnosed you with yin deficiency?

As for the heat – training it in makes you tougher! There’s a slight chance Chicago will be incredibly hot for the race (see: 2007, 2008), so if it is, you’ll be completely prepared. If it’s milder weather, then you’ll be all set to kick some serious butt. That BQ is totally in your future!

I was looking back at the post where you helped Kelly move after a 18 mile run and the comments about Kelly looking like Caitlin. I remember one of the first HTP post I read was during Caitlin’s marathon training where she and Kelly were running together. I just assumed they were sisters but wondered why Caitlin never mentioned a sister. Then one day you were talking about you sister Kelly and I was so shocked. Funny how genes play out.

Congrats on the run! 🙂 Blogs like yours have really inspired me to start running. I’m more of a strength training kinda girl but I want to learn to run well so that maybe I can participate in races. Thank you!

Hi Meghann, I’ve never commented before but I really enjoy reading your blog! When I read about your search for an indestructible case for your phone I was reminded of my similar situation for my iPhone (hello, my nickname is Droppy haha). Try ordering an “Otterbox” off amazon or somewhere. They’re meant for people in the army/contruction workers – hard plastic case plus a rubberized on ontop. I’ve dropped mine lots and its still great!

Ooh, there’s nothing better than the satisfaction of getting a run done in super-hot weather! It’s Florida weather year-round for me here in the Caribbean (major pain for training), but it really pays off when I head back home to NY state and do races there–the cooler weather has me shave at least 30 seconds per mile off. That’s definitely something to look forward to for your October race!

dude, i looked and probably smelled just like you after running just 9 miles this morning. but i have the dry heat, so even though i sweated as much as you did, i was just covered in salt by the time I got home. 🙂 wish i had a boy like you to make me waffles to come home to! i had to make my own bfast!

I used to always complain about the wind 🙂 Those things can make such a big difference- it’s fair enough to complain! I am a bit of a sweat-er, and I was so happy when I found out it (partly) means I’m fitter! I always felt so lame, especially in Pump class when I’d be sweating like one of those old gym dudes, so finding out it was a GOOD thing filled me with happy 🙂

After a two week backpacking and canoing sojourn through the Everglades, I learned the true meaning of humidity, Florida-style. Props on making it through your run! I sweat like a beast. Lakes have been known to form at my feet.

1. Those waffles look delicious. I may or may not have attempted to lick my monitor. 2. Awesome job on the run. Complaining about heat doesn’t get old to me because I do it too!! And I don’t even have that much humidity to deal with.